Re: Ask WhoIam anything about living in Vientiane, Laos
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Any live poker action?
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I'm sure I could find a game if I poked around a bit, but I'd be afraid to play for any meaningful stakes. This is because the only people with this kind of money are[*]expats, some of whom have very shady pasts [*]mafia types [*]high-level government officials
I think the risk of being cheated, physically harmed, or someone flat-out refusing to pay is really high. I heard a telling anecdote about the one casino here (no poker). Some army colonel or general was playing the asian equivalent of blackjack and demanded the dealer give him a new hand. The dealer, of course complied without hesitation.
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